IBC EXAM (2023)- Questions & Answers
(100% Correct)
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
CH 1. Alternative materials, designs and methods of constructions and equipments
104.11 - ANSWER - The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the
installtion of any materials or to prohibit any design or method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been
Approved. The building offical finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and
complies with the intent of the provisions of this code
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
CH 1. Work Exempt from Permit
105.2 - ANSWER - Permits shall not required for the following
BUILDING:
1. One Story Detached accessory, tools and storage sheds, playhouses, provided the
floor area not greater than 120 square ft
2.Fences not over 7 feet
3. Oil Derricks
4.Retaining Walls that are not over 4 feet
5.Water Tanks, capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons
6.Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches
7.Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finsh works
ELECTRICAL:
1.Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work
2.Radio and televisions transmitting stations
3.Temporary testing systems: Permit shall not be required for the installtion of any
temporary system
GAS:
1. Portable heating appliance
2.Replacement of any minor parts that does alter approval of equipment that does not
alter approval and unsafe
MECHANICAL:
1. Portable heating, ventilation, cooling, evaprative appliance
2. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds.
PLUMBING:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CH. 3 Low-hazazrd factory industrial, Group F-2
306.3 - ANSWER - Factory industrial uses that invole the fabrication or manufacturing of
noncombustible materials that during finshing
- Beverages: up to snd including 16- percent alcohol
- Brick and Masonry
, - Ceramic products
- Foundries
-Glass products
-Gypsum
-Ice
-Metal product
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CH.3 Mercantile Group M
309.1 - ANSWER - Mercantile group M occupancy, the use of a building or structure or
a portion thereof for the display and sale merchandise, and involes stocks of goods
- Department stores
-Drug stores
-Markets
-Greenhouses for sale/display of plants that provides public access
-Gas stations
-Retails or wholesalesstores
-Sales rooms
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CH.3 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U
312.1 - ANSWER - Building and structures of an accessory character and
miscellaneous structures
-Agriculturals
-Aircrafts Hangers
-Barns
-Carports
-Fences more than 6 feet
-Grain Silos
-Livestock shelters
-Private Garages
-Retaining Walls
-Sheds
-Stables
-Tanks
-Towers
-Communication equipment structures
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
CH.7 Combustible framing in fire walls
706.7 - ANSWER - Adjacent combustible members entering into a concrete or masonry
fire wall from oppsite sides shall not have less than a 4-inch distance between
embedded ends.
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
CH.7 Fireblocks and draftstops in combustible construction
(100% Correct)
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
CH 1. Alternative materials, designs and methods of constructions and equipments
104.11 - ANSWER - The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the
installtion of any materials or to prohibit any design or method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been
Approved. The building offical finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and
complies with the intent of the provisions of this code
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
CH 1. Work Exempt from Permit
105.2 - ANSWER - Permits shall not required for the following
BUILDING:
1. One Story Detached accessory, tools and storage sheds, playhouses, provided the
floor area not greater than 120 square ft
2.Fences not over 7 feet
3. Oil Derricks
4.Retaining Walls that are not over 4 feet
5.Water Tanks, capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons
6.Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches
7.Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finsh works
ELECTRICAL:
1.Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work
2.Radio and televisions transmitting stations
3.Temporary testing systems: Permit shall not be required for the installtion of any
temporary system
GAS:
1. Portable heating appliance
2.Replacement of any minor parts that does alter approval of equipment that does not
alter approval and unsafe
MECHANICAL:
1. Portable heating, ventilation, cooling, evaprative appliance
2. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds.
PLUMBING:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CH. 3 Low-hazazrd factory industrial, Group F-2
306.3 - ANSWER - Factory industrial uses that invole the fabrication or manufacturing of
noncombustible materials that during finshing
- Beverages: up to snd including 16- percent alcohol
- Brick and Masonry
, - Ceramic products
- Foundries
-Glass products
-Gypsum
-Ice
-Metal product
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CH.3 Mercantile Group M
309.1 - ANSWER - Mercantile group M occupancy, the use of a building or structure or
a portion thereof for the display and sale merchandise, and involes stocks of goods
- Department stores
-Drug stores
-Markets
-Greenhouses for sale/display of plants that provides public access
-Gas stations
-Retails or wholesalesstores
-Sales rooms
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE
CH.3 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U
312.1 - ANSWER - Building and structures of an accessory character and
miscellaneous structures
-Agriculturals
-Aircrafts Hangers
-Barns
-Carports
-Fences more than 6 feet
-Grain Silos
-Livestock shelters
-Private Garages
-Retaining Walls
-Sheds
-Stables
-Tanks
-Towers
-Communication equipment structures
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
CH.7 Combustible framing in fire walls
706.7 - ANSWER - Adjacent combustible members entering into a concrete or masonry
fire wall from oppsite sides shall not have less than a 4-inch distance between
embedded ends.
FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
CH.7 Fireblocks and draftstops in combustible construction
